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- Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
- Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
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- Cameron and King urge euro action
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School in final running to cook for the Queen
A school is in the final running of a competition to prepare a special menu for the Queen.
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Fines dished out for littering
Litterbugs have been prosecuted for dropping cigarettes in public places.
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Severe damage to property as house is struck during storm
AN UNLUCKY mother learned lightning can strike twice after she was the victim of a second thunderbolt.
Glennis Hooper - Patience is a virtue in short supply
I THINK, in fact it is more than likely, that I could well be turning into a grumpy middle-aged woman, and very quickly too.
David shares set with Jonny Depp
HE’S shared the screen with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but Rushden film extra David Hawker said working with Tim Burton and Jonny Depp on their new movie was a very happy experience.
Sport
Wilson backs Saints to take the final step to success very soon
ROGER WILSON is certain Northampton Saints are not far away from being one of the best teams in Europe.
Perrin secures his first points finish
JAMIE PERRIN believes he has finally got the ball rolling after getting his first points finish of the year in the National Superstock 600 Championship.
There is no panic to sell off Jacobs
NORTHAMPTON TOWN chairman David Cardoza says there is no rush to sell midfield star Michael Jacobs – but expects transfer activity at Sixfields to increase next week.
Enthusiasm isn’t an issue for youth
WIDESPREAD dissatisfaction with the format of their annual national championships failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the County 14U squads in west Middlesex and Oxford.
Wakely’s forced out of Canterbury encounter
ALEX WAKELY and Chaminda Vaas have both been ruled out of Northamptonshire’s County Championship clash with Kent in Canterbury which gets under way today.
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Thousands prove they are all Tough Mudders video
Jumping into cold water, clambering under barbed wire and racing up steep slippery slopes – the toughest event on the planet took place in Kettering at the weekend.
Lifestyle
Charity scores golden goal with soccer greats
A charity has toasted its biggest ever fundraiser after a glitzy bash featuring ex-England captain Alan Shearer raised more than £20,000.
Director working on two premieres
A THEATRE director from the county is working on two productions which are to have their world premieres in Northamptonshire.
School garden area transformed
Two volunteers have been thanked for helping to transform a primary school garden.
Take a break and help your hospice
Lakelands Hospice in Corby is hoping holiday-makers will help boost its funds.
Spice girls and boys serve lunch
Students who enlisted for a curry boot camp put their new skills to the test at a lunch for VIP guests.
Community
Pair rewarded for slimming success
TWO slimming experts have been recognised for helping people shed pounds.
Chris to cycle 300 miles for charity
A MAN plans to cycle from London to Paris in a charity fund-raiser in memory of his late wife.
Chip shop offers Glu-2-Go discount
GLUTEN-FREE fish and chips will be served up for the same price as a regular meal at a fish and chip shop in Wellingborough this weekend.
Jubilee jelly at Diamond party
FREE cake, jelly and ice-cream will help tempt out patriotic families for a traditional Diamond Jubilee street party.
Taste of Europe comes to town
AFTER a five year wait, Desborough will have a chance to sample continental cuisine when a speciality market comes to town.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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